Best Tearjerker Movies

The 21 best-rated tearjerker movies on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The Pianist 2002 ★ 8.4

20th Century Girl 2022 ★ 8.2

Even If This Love Disappears Tonight 2025 ★ 8.4

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies 2024 ★ 8.1

Be With You 2018 ★ 8.2

Beyond the Universe 2022 ★ 7.9

Cool Kids Don't Cry 2012 ★ 7.9

Close to the Horizon 2019 ★ 7.8

If Anything Happens I Love You 2020 ★ 7.7

Brief Encounter 1945 ★ 7.7

Pandora 2016 ★ 7.5

We Live in Time 2024 ★ 7.2

Harmony 2010 ★ 7.6

Salut d'Amour 2015 ★ 7.9

My Brilliant Life 2014 ★ 7.4

Little Big Women 2020 ★ 7.2

Tidal Wave 2009 ★ 6.9

Go Brother! 2018 ★ 7.0

Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog 2004 ★ 6.9

Mum's List 2016 ★ 6.8

Gimme Shelter 2013 ★ 6.6